Naturalistics

On this episode, Matt talks with Filip Tkaczyk of the Raven's Roots Naturalist school about how we as naturalists can make our practice more relational. We might say that the relational approach means being able to step back and appreciate the connections between species and within natural communities. This is a great skill/mindset for broadening our awareness and deepening our understanding and o...

On this episode, Matt and Stefan discuss the benefits of using and understanding heuristics as a naturalist. Recorded in the middle of hurricane Lee in September 2023! Stories of crabbing, birding and tracking from Stefan's recent adventures found herein, as well.   Intro music "Special Place" by Jazzdrip. With Permission. email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com website: www.learning-nature.com/natural...

On this episode, Sophie and Matt discuss the Specialist Track and Sign Evaluation conducted by Tracker Certifiction North America in New England 2023. Overall impressions and takeaways, as well as specific questions are discussed. Whether you are new to tracking or a seasoned vet there is always something new to learn on one of these evaluations.   Intro music "Special Place" by Jazzdrip. With Per...

This month on the podcast we discuss how we use awareness as naturalists. Also, we present some fun simple exercises you can use to expand your awareness. Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

This episode we talk with Dan Gardoqui or the Lead with Nature Podcast. Dan is a skilled naturalist whose passions include birding, tracking and hunting. Stories of Dan's unique perspective on engaging with the natural world within! Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

This time on the podcast we discuss ways for naturalists to navigate times when we must turn our practice inside or close to home. Nature is never canceled and there is always something cool to find! Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com  

Stefan and Matt discuss how tinkering with archeology can help us become better naturalists. Lots of discussions of flintknapping and friction fire within. Junco article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/10/science/birds-smell-bacteria.html Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gm...

This episode we interview Logan Parker of the Maine Nightjar Project. Logan expounds on the many delightful aspects of his favorite birds, the nightjars. Lots of amazing naturalist stories and perspective found within! Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com Logan's websi...

In this episode, Stefan and Matt take a broad look at the process of learning about the world of plants as a naturalist. Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

Sophie, Stefan and Matt break down the naturalist process. How can we expand our awareness? How does intuition and empiricism play a role? Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

Storytime! Sophie, Stefan and Matt discuss some recent encounters in wild. Listen to the end for some bonus content! Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

This month Stefan, Sophie and Matt discuss the entry points to becoming a naturalist. How does one begin the journey? We don't have the answer but we've got some ideas... Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

This month Stefan and Matt share some stories from recent naturalist adventures and related natural history learning. Snowshoe Hares scavenging meat: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2019/01/snowshoe-hares-carnivores-cannibals-photos-yukon/ Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturali...

This month on Naturalistics Stefan and Matt discuss the benefits of sit spot practice for naturalists.   Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

This month on Naturalistics Sophie, Stefan and Matt discuss the pillar of curiosity. What is curiosity? How do we generate it?   Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

This month on Naturalistics we discuss the recent specialist track and sign eval and we welcome new Sophie on board as a new co-host!   Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com Cybertracker info: http://trackercertification.com/

In this episode, Stefan and Matt discuss branching out and learning new genres in Natural History. Lots of stories of Beetles, Birds and Butterflies within... Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

In episode 19, Sophie Mazowita and Matt dive into the world of wildlife trailing. They go through the 10 rules of trailings, as well as how to approach the process as a whole. Enjoy! Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com White Pine:  https://whitepineprograms.org/progra...

We're talkin' about practice! In episode 3 of the Bird Language series, Matt and Stefan discuss Bird Language in practice and review the Peterson's Field Guide to Bird Sounds! Patreon!:  https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

Part 2 of 3 on Bird Language! This episode we delve into the science of Bird Language, as well as the ancestral/martial-art aspect. We also discuss our favorite resources for bird sound ID. Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

Part 1 of 3 on Bird Language! This time we break down and define what Bird Language is. How do we do it? We google it... Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/Naturalistics Cornell lab video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X5WMu_oJnQ website:  https://naturalisticspod.com Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

This month on Naturalistics we interviewed Sophie Mazowita of the Burlington Tracking Project. Citizen science and involvement thereof was our main theme but our topics also included snow fleas, trophic cascades, Yellowstone , iNaturalist and more!   iNaturalist North America Tracking database:  https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/north-american-animal-tracking-database Sophie's website: https://...

This month on Naturalistics, Stefan and Matt discuss their recent experience with a CyberTracker track and sign evaluation in Southern Vermont. Are naturalist/tracker evaluations a good way to measure skill/knowledge/process?    CyberTracker eval info: https://www.cybertracker.org/tracking/evaluations CyberTracker tracker data base: http://trackercertification.com/ Bird Certification: http://www.b...

This month we discuss the study of animal personalities and the use of anthropomorphizing by naturalists.   website:  https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com

We review Bernd Heinrich and Nathaniel Wheelwright's book 'The Naturalist's Notebook'. Mountain lions, bird beaks, platypus bills, and homegrown carpenter ant colonies are discussed in our listener Q and A session. To wrap up we revisit the 'Triforce'. website:  https://naturalisticssite.wordpress.com/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Naturalistics_ email:  naturalisticspod@gmail.com Donate to White...